Frequent Questions

How many days are recommended to visit Paris?

As you've seen throughout this article, Paris and its surroundings offer numerous attractions (and we haven't covered everything!). Therefore, we recommend spending at least four days exploring the French capital. With proper planning, you'll be able to visit the main highlights. (things to do in paris)

What typical dishes should I try?

French gastronomy has long been acclaimed as the finest in the world. In Paris, you'll find a wide variety of dishes, some of which you may have never tried before and may find a bit unusual, such as snails, while others may remind you of animated movies, like ratatouille. Of course, don't miss the opportunity to enjoy fresh oysters, indulge in the finest cheeses, and savor exquisite wines at remarkably low prices.

Is it necessary to speak French to visit Paris?

The French, especially Parisians, take pride in their language. While they are accustomed to receiving visitors and conversing in English, they will appreciate it if you can speak French or at least make an effort to learn some basic words.

How to get from Paris airport to the city center?

To reach the city of Paris, you can arrive at three different airports. Here's how to travel from the airport to Paris (and vice versa), listed from farthest to closest:

Paris Orly Airport: Located approximately 15 kilometers south of the city, you can reach it by public transportation using the RER line C (train) followed by a tram or a bus. Although it's the closest airport, the journey by public transport, which takes about an hour, is longer than to Charles de Gaulle airport.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: Located approximately 25 kilometers north of Paris, you can reach it by public transportation using RER line B in about thirty minutes.
Beauvais Airport: Despite being 85 kilometers north of the city, it's used by many tourists because Ryanair, one of Europe's most well-known low-cost airlines, operates here. Getting there is more complicated as you need to take a bus and a train. However, the airport offers direct buses that take 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach the city, with a cost of 16.90 euros (one way) or 29.90 euros for a round trip. (what to do in london)